AT&T reveals its iPhone 16 deals — get up to $1,000 off with an eligible trade-in

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AT&T has revealed the slate of deals, offers, and incentives its offering to customers trying to get their hands on Apple's brand-new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. 

Apple unveiled its new flagship lineup earlier this week. Headline upgrades for the iPhone 16 include the new Camera Control button and a powerful A18 chip that delivers hefty performance gains over the iPhone 15, powering gaming and AI features through Apple Intelligence. Likewise, the iPhone 16 Pro gets a boost thanks to new screen sizes, an A18 Pro chip, and better battery life across the board. 

AT&T is offering its usual suite of trade-in deals and discounts, with iPhone 16 pre-orders opening on Friday, September 13.

AT&T's iPhone 16 deals

At a glance, AT&T is offering the following iPhone 16 deals:

  • iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro: On us, guaranteed with eligible trade-in 
  • iPhone 16 Plus: Up to $830 OFF, guaranteed with eligible trade-in 
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max: Up to $1000 OFF, guaranteed with eligible trade-in + NEW AT&T Fiber customers are eligible to get the iPhone 16 Pro Max on us.    

If you buy the new iPhone 16 on one of AT&T's installment plans, you can add Next Up Anytime, which lets you upgrade to the new iPhone every year. 

Of course, the amount of trade-in value you'll get for a new device depends on its age and condition, so it pays to check your specific model before trying to turn it in. AT&T is also offering customers the new Apple Watch Series 10 and the new Apple Watch Ultra 2 color. 

Other highlights from the event include new AirPods 4 (both with and without noise canceling) and some big health upgrades to AirPods Pro 2. 

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8 Comments Comment from the forums
  • Just_Me_D
    Didn’t Apple mentioned a similar deal during the presentation?
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  • FFR
    Just_Me_D said:
    Didn’t Apple mentioned a similar deal during the presentation?

    Yes, if memory serves.
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  • TNT
    Just_Me_D said:
    Didn’t Apple mentioned a similar deal during the presentation?
    Yes, but still through AT&T or another carrier. Carriers are bad.
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  • Just_Me_D
    TNT said:
    Yes, but still through AT&T or another carrier. Carriers are bad.

    I don’t plan to trade in my iPhone 14 Pro because I try to always have a backup device. Carriers will try to lock you in for years to make it so you can’t go elsewhere until you pay off the device.
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  • Ledsteplin
    Just_Me_D said:
    I don’t plan to trade in my iPhone 14 Pro because I try to always have a backup device. Carriers will try to lock you in for years to make it so you can’t go elsewhere until you pay off the device.

    True, and those 3 year plans are horrible. You're lucky if your iPhone battery lasts 3 years. I got trapped with a Verizon 3 year promo deal in December 2022. Now my 14 Pro Max battery is at 85% battery health, with more than a year to go. If I pay off my 14 Pro Max, I lose the rest of the promo amount, and I pay $488.80 to pay it off. The original promo was $800 off. I won't do any more promos. And no more 3 year payment plans. I liked the 2 year plans much better. I'll pay off the 14 Pro Max in December, and trade-in and pay the rest full for the 16 Pro Max.
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  • FFR
    Ledsteplin said:
    True, and those 3 year plans are horrible. You're lucky if your iPhone battery lasts 3 years. I got trapped with a Verizon 3 year promo deal in December 2022. Now my 14 Pro Max battery is at 85% battery health, with more than a year to go. If I pay off my 14 Pro Max, I lose the rest of the promo amount, and I pay $488.80 to pay it off. The original promo was $800 off. I won't do any more promos. And no more 3 year payment plans. I liked the 2 year plans much better. I'll pay off the 14 Pro Max in December, and trade-in and pay the rest full for the 16 Pro Max.

    You could always just replace the battery on the 14 pro max. Might be cheaper and less hassle.

    But the 16 pro max is also beast, so….
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  • Ledsteplin
    FFR said:
    You could always just replace the battery on the 14 pro max. Might be cheaper and less hassle.

    But the 16 pro max is also beast, so….

    That was a consideration. But we don't have an Apple Store here. And I really don't want to drive 70 miles and wait in an Apple Store for hours. Don't want an off brand battery either. I'll just pay for one in full, and skip payment plans.
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  • FFR
    Ledsteplin said:
    That was a consideration. But we don't have an Apple Store here. And I really don't want to drive 70 miles and wait in an Apple Store for hours. Don't want an off brand battery either. I'll just pay for one in full, and skip payment plans.

    Honestly you are not missing much, I have an Apple Store 0.12 miles away from me, but I can’t be bothered, it’s always full

    Always just use the Apple Store app to purchase and the Apple support app for support.

    Which iPhone colour are you going for?
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